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13 golden rules to building a good relationship with the media
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How to get more media coverage for your business: 13 golden rules

Good PR is about relationships not coverage. So how do you build a good relationship with the press? And, how can you get more media...

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
How to interview someone like a journalist
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How to interview someone like a journalist

Interviews matter. A good interview is the foundation of good reporting. They are the best way of understanding a complicated situation and...

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
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The worst press release ever

Full disclosure: I used to be a journalist. This is why I still get dozens of press releases every day in my inbox even even though my day...

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
Articulate-Your Complete Guide to Successful Newsjacking in 2018-01
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Your Complete Guide to Successful Newsjacking

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Posted by Callum Sharp
62 ways to improve your press releases
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62 ways to improve your press releases

There are many voices calling for the death of the press release (e.g. Die Press Release Die or Amy Gahran, who wants to put them out of...

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
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How to get more press and PR coverage

Here are some tips, from my long-ago experience as a journalist, about ways to get more coverage and get the most from any investment you...

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
What is a story? Storytelling and PR tips for writers and businesses
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What is a story? Storytelling and PR tips for writers and businesses

The media work with stories. Human brains are wired for stories. But what is a story?

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
How to give good press interviews
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How to give good press interviews

Giving an interview should be a positive experience. It’s not like public speaking and it’s not like being cross-examined by Jeremy Paxman....

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
Press release Frankenquotes (and how to avoid them)
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Press release Frankenquotes (and how to avoid them)

Why do companies insist on using press release Frankenquotes? For a classic example, see this from our old friends Nortel:

Posted by Matthew Stibbe
Perfect Case Studies
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10 rules for perfect case studies

Case studies work. They persuade prospects that your products and services are credible and fit for purpose. In sales, they can make the...

Posted by Matthew Stibbe